Hangar-9 Beast 100cc ARF User Manual

Wingspan...89.0 in (2,260mm)Overall Length ... 87 in (2210mm) with spinnerWing Area ...2,490 sq

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11 Step 3Install the rudder control horn by passing the bolt through the rudder. Use a drill on a slow speed for ease of installation. It would be be

12 Step 4 Put the nut on with threadlock and tighten them on both sides. Install the control horn so the distance between the hinge line and pivot po

13 Step 5Go over the covering on the fuselage opening with a heating iron. Glue the vertical fin to the fuselage using either 30-minute epoxy or wood

14Required Parts• Fuselage assembly • Main landing gear• #8 washer (4) • 8-32 locknut (4)• Axle w/nut (2) • #4 washer (4)• 4-40 blind nut (4)• 4 1/

15 Step 3Install the other wheel collar, as in previous step. Leave a small gap between the wheel and collar to avoid braking. The wheel should turn

16 Step 5The landing gear is fully assembled and ready to install in the fuselage. Use threadlock on bolts and complete the installation.Horizontal S

17The measurement should read approximately 16 13/16 inch from the fuselage to the tip of the stab as shown in the first picture of Step 1 and 29 1/2

18 Step 3Reinsert the stab. Make measurements and make sure it is where it should be.With the plane sitting upright and without moving it, use super

1919 Step 4To ensure your stab is properly glued, apply extra CA (medium) by extending your hand inside the fuselage and applying some CA over the ho

2Table of ContentsRequired Tools and Adhesives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4UltraCote® Covering Color

20 20Elevator HingingRequired Parts• Left elevatorRequired Tools and Adhesives• 30-minute Epoxy• Alcohol swabs• Petroleum jelly• Mixing cup and tooth

21 Step 3Mate the elevator and stab. Make sure there is not too much of a gap between the two. Use the other side of the elevator gap as reference. M

22 22Required Parts• Mid-wing section• (8) 10mm, 4-40 screws• (4) 6-32 screwsRequired Tools and Adhesives• 3/32 in and 7/64 in ball drivers• Threadloc

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24Required Parts• Flying wire hardware package provided with the kit• Tail gearRequired Tools and Adhesives• Crimper• 1/4-inch wrench• 3/32-inch ball

25 Step 3Pass the wire through the crimp, through the plate and back through the crimp to loop it. Crimp the non-adjustable side. Repeat the same ste

26Required Parts• Tail gear assemblyRequired Tools and Adhesives• CA medium• 1/16-inch drill bit and drill• Phillips head screwdriver• Z-bend pliers•

27 Step 4Make sure the rudder is centered and cut the rod to the appropriate length and Z-Bend the top of the rod to be inserted to the plate. Now pr

28Required Parts• Servo JR 8711 or JR 8911HV (1)• 3-inch Servo arm• Hangar 9 hardware packRequired Tools and Adhesives• Crimper• 1/4-inch wrench• 3/32

29 Step 2Pull the cables in the rudder side before crimping. Adjust the tension by opening the Phillips head screw in the horn, tighten as necessary,

3Warranty Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Limited Warranty . . . . . . . .

30Required Parts• Aluminum L-brackets and wooden tabs• 4-40 screws 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch (6 and 12 mm)• #4 washersRequired Tools and Adhesives• 3/32-i

31 Step 3Attach the top half cowl to check the connections. Use 1/4-inch 4-40 screws and #4 washers for mid section attachments.

32Required Parts• Desert Aircraft 100L• DA stock mufflers• MTW TD 75 and 50mm drop flex header• Du-Bro 4-40 E/Z connectors (2) (DUB490)• JR 8717 or JR

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34 Step 2Canister mounts come preglued but silicone supports are not in place. Cut (8) 9/16-inch pieces of silicone tube and mount them through the s

35Disclaimer: Teflon® is a trademark or registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Co. Corporation, Wilmington, Delaware.

36DA Muffler Installation Step 1Mount the muffler such that the smoke inlet is towards the outside and pipes are towards the aft of the aircraft. Mak

37Required Parts• Fuel tank• Du-Bro 1/4-inch foam (DUB513)• Aluminum T-fuel filter (JRP960298)• Fuel dot filler (HAN115)Required Tools and Adhesives•

38 Step 3Use sticky back Velcro® to the foam. Then CA the opposite side of the Velcro to the tank tray in the fuselage. This prevents the tank from f

39Required Parts• Hangar 9 ball links, titanium rods and bolts• (4) JR 8711 or similar power digital servo• (4) JR 1.5-inch single sided arm• (2) 6- a

4Required Tools and AdhesivesTools• Rotary tool • Hobby scissors• Pliers • Clamp• Pin wise • Crimping tool/vice grips• Crescent wrench • String

40 Step 3Install the servo in the wing so the output shaft is toward the leading edge of the wing. Use 1/16-inch drill bit to drill pilot holes for s

41 Step 4The distance from the hinge line to the top of the bolt at the pivot point should measure 40mm. The length of titanium rod exposed should me

42 Step 6To pass the bottom wing extension inside the fuselage follow the directions below.1. Make a size cut bigger than the plug in the fuselage wh

43Note: The step below may not be necessary with production models. Please ignore if your model has the anti-rotation pin sleeve preglued. Step 7You

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45Required Parts• Hangar 9 ball links, titanium rods and bolts• (4) JR 8711 or similar power digital servo• (4) JR 1.5-inch single-sided arm• (2) 24-i

46The picture above is how you need to measure 1.5-inch from the hinge line. Step 3Install the servo so the output shaft is toward the tail of the ai

47Full down ElevatorFull Up ElevatorBattery InstallationRequired Parts• Battery Tray• (2) Spekrum 2S, 2000mAh Li-PoRequired Tools and Adhesives• 30-mi

48 Step 2The tray is now ready to be secured to the fuselage frame. Scratch up the surface that will sit on the fuselage rail with a hobby knife. Mix

49Required Parts• (2) Spekrum 10-Amp Regulators (SPMVR6010)• AR9100 PowerSafe (SPMAR9100)• (2) 24- and 36-inch JR HD ExtensionRequired Tools and Adhes

5Radio and Power Systems Requirements• 7-channel computer radio system (minimum) with receiver • Large Servo Arms (JRPA236) (6 pkgs)• 3-Inch Double-S

50 Step 3Switch number two follows the same step as switch number one. Before installing the screws, use a 1/16-inch drill bit and slowly drill pilot

514. Glue using CA opposite side of Velcro on the rudder tray to complete the installation. Step 5Satellite receivers need to be prepared the same wa

52 Step 6Run (2) 24-inch extensions from the receiver for the bottom wings and (2) 36-inch extensions for the top wings. Extensions can be secured wi

53Required Parts• Deluxe switch harness (JRPA001) • (1) Spekrum 2S, 1350mAh Li-Po with Spektrum regulator (VR5203) • Ignition module• Flex Guard 1/4-i

54 Step 3Use hot glue to secure the ignition switch wires to the side of the engine box. Step 4Mount the appropriate battery for your ignition modul

55Applying DecalsAll large decals should be applied wet so the bubbles can be worked out by squeegee. Allow 24 hours for decals to dry and adhesive to

56Balancing the ModelThis is a very important step that should not be skipped before your first flight. Balancing the model correctly not only improve

57Control ThrowsUse a throw meter such as Hangar 9 digital meter or similar. For the rudder, you do not need to use the throw meter. Adjust for maximu

58Rudder to Elevator and Aileron MixesQuique Somenzini has designed the Beast to have minimum roll and pitch coupling, but at the same time pitch and

5912X Crow FeatureFollow the table below for appropriate aileron connections.Right Top Wing AilRight Bottom Wing GearLeft Top Wing Aux3Left Bottom Win

6Beast 100 Introduction and Optional Sun CoverWhat do you get when one of RC’s greatest 3D pilots collaborates with one of full-scale aviation’s great

60Extreme 3D SetupHow can an already excellent setup be improved? What factors are involved?1. Weight/wing loading2. Speed and torque of the servos3.

61Left and right interplane struts in order from left to rightTop wing attachmentTop wing 6-32 screw jointBottom wing attaching to fuselageBottom wing

62Top wings extension routingBottom wing attachment12X setup, no MatchBoxRegulators locationMatchBox setup, one on each side of receiverEngine and ign

63Warranty PeriodExclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the "Product") will be free from

64Safety PrecautionsThis is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mec

65Non-Warranty RepairsShould your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or

66GermanyElectronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:Horizon Technischer ServiceHamburger Strass

67Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European UnionThis product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s re

68GENERAL1. A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-human-carrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It shall not exceed limita

69Radio Control1. All model flying shall be conducted in a manner to avoid over flight of unprotected people.2. I will have completed a successful rad

7A Word From The Creator Of The BeastMost designers of cool machines like race cars, boats, motorcycles or airplanes constantly look for ways to incre

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8Required Parts• Rudder• Vertical fin• Hinge rodRequired Tools and Adhesives• Drill• Petroleum jelly Step 1Pass the rod with some low viscosity lubri

9Required Parts• Rudder• Vertical fin• Hinge rod• Rudder control horn hardwareRequired Tools and Adhesives• Hobby knife, #11 blade• Ruler• Thin CA• Th